Leslie Ann Owens Senior Lecturer, Information Technology Executive Director, Center for Information Systems Research (CISR) Nick van der Meulen Research Scientist, Sloan Center for Information Systems Research Clena Abuan Senior Technology Associate, BP Jerry Gupta P&C Research Lead, Swiss Re Institute
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Brian W Anthony Principal Research Scientist, Department of Mechanical Engineering Associate Director, MIT.nano Director of Technical Operations, Center for Clinical and Translational Research
Industry is undergoing a major transformation, shifting from automated to autonomous operations. The key to making this happen is the integration of digital technologies, including sensors, data, computing power, and information systems. At the heart of this shift are digital twins—virtual models that represent materials, processes, supply chains, and production lines. These digital replicas allow for simulation, monitoring, and improvement of operations in real-time using sensor data. When digital twins are combined with real-time control systems and machine learning, operations and factories become smarter and more adaptive. Real-time data flows from sensors to digital models and ML algorithms, enabling predictive maintenance, waste reduction, and optimizing production. A data-in-context connected ecosystem creates a highly efficient, data-driven environment in manufacturing and in mining.
Nan-Wei Gong and figur8 are spurring the growth of wearable technology within the sports medicine and digital health sectors, where they aim to commercialize digitized 3-D body movement technologies.